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Whitlatch, Jo Bell; Walsh, Anthony – Reference Librarian, 1992
Includes three articles: the first presents rules and regulations from the "Federal Register" that focus on educational effectiveness in postsecondary institutions; the second discusses the appropriateness of various research methodologies for assessment and accountability of reference services; and the third examines data collection…
Descriptors: Accountability, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Federal Regulation

Harris-Bowlsbey, JoAnn – Journal of Career Development, 1985
The author identifies the unique contributions of the computer to vocational guidance, tells what is in the "grey area," and makes prophecies about the future of the computer and career development. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Career Guidance, Computers

Hernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
Discusses issues relating to the reliability, validity, utility, and information value of unobtrusive testing of library reference services; provides suggestions for practical applications of these criteria; applies study findings to library decision making and planning; and identifies topics for further methodological refinement. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Experimenter Characteristics